'V n from n' - Construction 4
| Name: | the coax something from someone construction |
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| Description: | A person obtains something from someone using persuasion or pressure. |
| Verbs: | cadge, charm, coax, extort, hustle, milk, pump, wheedle |
| Example: | He moved among the tables, coaxing money from the customers. (BNC) |
| Membership: | literal 'from'; obtain; communication |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Topic; NP3: Receiver
Field: Possession transfer. Roles: NP1: Recipient; NP2: Possession; NP3: Donor |